The average bus between Forres and Thurso takes 5h 40m and the fastest bus takes 4h 13m. The bus service runs several times per day from Forres to Thurso. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Buses run 5 times a day between Forres and Thurso. The earliest departure is at 6:03 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Forres is at 11:36 PM which arrives into Thurso at 7:58 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 5h 40m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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8h 22m • 1 changeWant to know about travelling from Forres to Thurso? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct bus from Forres to Thurso. However, there are services departing from Forres station and arriving at Thurso station via Inverness Union Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 40m.
Forres to Thurso bus services, operated by Ember, depart from Forres station.
Forres to Thurso bus services, operated by Ember, arrive at Thurso Royal Bank of Scotland station.
The distance between Forres and Thurso is 109.6 km. The road distance is 259 km.
You can take a bus from Forres to Thurso Royal Bank of Scotland via Inverness Union Street in around 5h 22m.